Let’s ‘Vote for Food’ this election
Now more than ever we need to improve our food system so that it is more healthy, equitable and sustainable. And with the NSW state election being held on 25 March it’s everyone’s opportunity to have their say on the issue. To assist, we have been working with Sustain, Professor Karen Charlton and Suzy Pickles […]
Let’s talk about food and climate change with Wollongong City Council
Wollongong’s Climate Change Mitigation Plan (CCMP) is currently available for review, a document that will direct how Council sets out to achieve its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. At Food Fairness Illawarra we see this as an vital opportunity to highlight the importance of a resilient local food system in achieving these targets, […]
Let’s talk about food with Wollongong City Council
It is time to let Wollongong City Council know that we need more than just scratching the surface when it come to our food! The Community Strategic Plan, the Draft Delivery Program 2022-26 and Draft Operational Plan 2022-23 are currently on public exhibition. It is imperative that every person who eats or cares about growing […]
Calling for the right to food in the Federal Election
In the lead up to the 2022 federal election, we are asking all candidates to pledge their support for realising the Right to Food for all people in Australia. Join us in the pledge to ensure healthy food access to all. Our friend’s at Australia’s Right to Food Coalition have put together some resources to […]
Connecting Over Fair Food 2021!
We each have a role to play when it comes to our food: the food we choose and the way we consume it affect our health and that of our planet. From local food businesses to government, farmers, food waste fighters, academia and consumers of all ages. As a community, we need to come together […]
I Love Wollongong Because…
Wollongong City Council is updating its Community Strategic Plan and invites YOU to be involved. We see this as a great opportunity to highlight the importance of fair food and the need for this to be included in the strategy. The more fair food is featured in the submissions received, the higher it will be […]